The GAA Disciplinary Handbook sets out the processes and procedures for disciplinary action. The Disciplinary procedures are set out in the GAA Official Guide Part 1 and should be viewed in relation to the Code of Behaviour (Adult) and Code of Behaviour (Underage).
There are two types of cases where disciplinary action may be required:
1. Issues related to games or competitions, for example:
- On-field discipline
- Issues in vicinity of field of play before, during or after a game
- Items mentioned in Referees Report
- Team legality
2. Issues not directly related to games or competitions, for example:
- Information that comes to the County Board/Management Committee’s attention:
- Ineligible players
- Misconduct of a member or officer
Disciplinary Process (taken from p. 27 of the GAA Disciplinary Handbook):
If the defending party does not accept the Decision and/or Penalty imposed, an appeal may be submitted to the Appeal Committee on payment of a $100 fee (refundable if appeal is successful).
